Andy Burnham’s Blueprint for Devolving DWP Benefits to Mayors Revealed Ahead of Prime Ministership Monday, June 29, 2026 burnham devolution welfare benefits mayors employment economicpolicy education labor reform A leaked plan detailing Andy Burnham’s approach to reforming Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits and tackling the welfare bill has surfaced as he prepares to become the Labour Party’s next Prime Minister. Burnham, … Read More
Birmingham Trails Behind French Twin City in Tram Network Size Thursday, April 9, 2026 birmingham westmidlands transport metro lyon infrastructure devolution mayors publictransit urbanplanning A recent analysis by the campaign group Britain Remade highlights how Birmingham and the West Midlands are falling behind their French twin city, Lyon, in public transport infrastructure. The group is urging the UK government … Read More